EX-LOVERS Megan Gale and Andy Lee have reunited on the Logies red carpet with some very public displays of affection.

Stars started arriving for the Logie Awards at 4.30pm, led by Gold Logie nominee Karl Stefanovic.

The Today host didn't actually walk the length of the red carpet, instead chatting to his home network Nine for its telecast.

A pregnant Rebecca Judd, wife of Carlton skipper Chris Judd, was one of the first to pose for photographers at Crown Casino.

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Kenny star and Top Gear Australia host Shane Jacobson was talking up all of the Gold Logie nominees.

"It's a great list, it really is, as far as people of talent," he said.

"The best have been selected to be in the finals and good luck to them."

Logies host Shane Bourne was without a tie on the red carpet, having left his selection at home on the bed. He couldn't pick a winner of the Gold either.

"I'll tell you what I really reckon, anyone could (win)," he said.

Gold Logie and most popular new female talent nominee Chrissie Swan arrived with her co-hosts from The Circle, which is also up for most popular light entertainment program.

MasterChef's four judges - Matt Moran, Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris - graced the red carpet even though the opening episode of the show's third series is screening on Ten against the Logies telecast.

Calombaris - dressed in shiny silver jeans - said he was excited about this series of MasterChef Australia, which is again nominated for most popular reality program.

"It's exciting, I can't wait for tonight. It's going to be a good night ... It depends on which channel you're on."

Another Gold Logie nominee, Asher Keddie, was just happy to be a popular girl.

"I've never been recognised by the public before so I feel pretty special," said the Offspring star who is also nominated in the most popular and most outstanding actress categories.

"It's a great vote of confidence being recognised in this way."

Back to basics for the Logies

TONIGHT'S Logie Awards will put the emphasis back on the television industry and avoid gimmicks and cheap laughs.

Organisers of TV's night of nights have gone back to basics, channelling the traditional awards shows that work so well in the US, such as the Emmys and Oscars.

As last-minute rehearsals continued at Crown yesterday, Logies host, actor and comedian Shane Bourne, spent the day in the Palladium Room practising his delivery as frantic activity took place around him to get the room ready for tonight's telecast.

The Logies will continue with the theme that started last year to have a show focused more on TV and its stars, rather than relying on the over-the-top gimmicks, scripted jokes and pre-recorded stunts that have fallen flat in other years.

This will be reflected in Bourne's hosting style.

"There are not too many pre-records. It's ... like a traditional awards night in that sense. I think last year was pretty close to that. There is enough vision in the awards themselves to keep the show moving," he said.